The Anambra State government led by Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has refuted fake news making a round on alleged arrest of half-naked women in the state, reports ITREALMS.
He also said categorically that the news is not only false but calculated to mislead the public and paint the state government in a bad light.
"We wish to state that this information is not only false but also mischievous and calculated to mislead the public and paint the state government in bad light," he decried.
Aburime quoted the governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, as being resolute towards protecting the fundamental human rights and dignity of all citizens.
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"Although the government encourages decent dressing for all, it does not interfere with citizens' personal choices of clothing or undergarments, as such matters are private and protected by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria," Soludo was quoted as saying.
The government of Anambra State, therefore, urged the public to disregard the fake news and always verify information from official government channels before sharing, advising peddlers of this false information to desist from such acts which could create unnecessary panic and tension in society.
"The Anambra State Government will continue to focus on serious issues of security of lives and property, human capital development, economic transformation of the state, and urban regeneration agenda, among others," he said.
Chuks Egbune/Editor
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